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Instead Of Trying To Compete With The Home Office — Work With It

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It’s not one size fits all, it’s not prescriptive, and it’s not any one solution à la “replace all the open space with cubicles,” or “tear all the cubicles out.” It’s finding the right mix of spaces and sizes so that when people come into the office, the space they need is available and they can pick how best to work.

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What Can Young Lawyers Teach Us About The Future Of Workspaces?

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Demand for legal services is on the rise post pandemic, thanks to areas such as cybersecurity, cannabis, labor, elder law, energy, IP, health, and artificial intelligence. The fundamental thing in law school is that you’re sitting at a long table with colleagues talking through challenges, not sitting alone in a cubicle or an office.

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How Physical Spaces Shape Human Relationships and Emotional Well-Being

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At a time when mental health is top of mind for us all, we cannot overlook the power of our surroundings to impact our comfort, fulfillment, and overall happiness. Workplace designers should always be thinking about the receptionist or the intern. This is a great way to encourage companies to focus less on hierarchy.

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Authentically Gen Z: The Values, Aspirations & Drivers That Will Re-Define The Future Of Work

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As part of an internal research initiative centered on this topic, SmithGroup’s Workplace Practice convened panels of Gen Z employees in Detroit, Michigan and Chicago, Illinois to learn more about the personal and professional goals that drive this generation. As such, they want more out of their workplace than a standard cubicle.

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Co-Workers Annoying You?

Professional Assistant Blog

Taking a break is good for your health, but its not a bar or a club. Here are some tips on getting your team members to lower their voices: Ask the group of people to quiet down, move their conversation to a meeting room or even take the conversation outside. Its nice to socialize at times, but we are here to work.

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A Better Cup of Coffee to be More Productive!

Professional Assistant Blog

This is actually good for your heart and has many health benefits as well. A large number of people that wake up in the morning need their coffee to jump start their mornings and help them throughout the day. Some even drink way too much - 2 cups of regular strength coffee is enough.

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Got the Flu? Work from Home!

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Flu season can definitely be debilitating to your health. Did your co-worker, significant other or a client give you a surprise by coughing and sneezing around you? Dont you wish you could be where they are (to the left) instead? It happens each and every year, even if you end up getting the flu shot.

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